Sport Hunting and Fishing
Disclaimer
The information provided in this section is for informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content, we cannot guarantee that it is current or accurate. It is the sole responsibility of individuals who wish to hunt or fish on Inuit land to verify and comply with all applicable regulations and legal requirements.
Inuit JBNQA Beneficiaries have the exclusive right to hunt and fish in Category I and II lands. Non-beneficiaries may be authorized to practice sports hunting and fishing on these lands at the discretion of each Landholding Corporations. The authorization is granted by Landholdings in the form of a physical authorization permit outlining specific conditions. The species permitted, the number of catches and the hunting/fishing season may vary from one LHC to another. Please be sure to consult the corporation's hunting and fishing regulations for more details.
LHC Authorization Permit for Sport Hunting/Fishing
Each Landholding Corporation sets its own rules regarding hunting and fishing seasons, permitted species, and catch limits. Non-beneficiaries must obtain an LHC authorization permit, which outlines the conditions and validity of their sport hunting/fishing activities. Permits can be purchased at the local LHC office during regular business hours. An online purchasing platform is currently under development and will be available in the future.
General information on hunting and fishing in Nunavik is provided below. For specific rules and details, please consult the individual LHC page.
General Rules Applicable to Sports Hunting and Fishing in Nunavik
Before engaging in sport hunting or fishing in Nunavik, you must first obtain a valid provincial hunting and/or fishing licence. No LHC authorization permit will be issued without it.
Note: There are no provincial licence sales outlets in Nunavik. Make sure to have your licence upon arrival, or purchase it online (this option is not available for licences requiring a transportation coupon). For more information, contact the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts at info.adv@mffp.gouv.qc.ca.
A valid LHC authorization permit is required for all sport hunting and fishing activities on Category I and II lands. Each LHC sets specific conditions that must be followed. Being accompanied or invited by an Inuit beneficiary is not a valid authorization for carrying sport hunting/fishing activities in Category I and II lands. A LHC authorization permit is required at all times.
Residents*, as defined by the Northern Village, must obtain an authorization permit, even if it is issued free of charge.
All activities must comply with Quebec hunting and fishing regulations. Nunavik falls within Zone 23 North. For more information, contact the Kuujjuaq Wildlife Protection Office at 819‑964‑2791.
Prohibited Activities for non-beneficiaries
- Sports hunting is prohibited for the following species: caribou, muskox, polar bear
- Sports fishing is prohibited for the following species: whitefish, lake sturgeon, mooneye and goldeye, burbot, and suckers
- Winter sport fishing is prohibited except in designated exceptional lakes
- Use of fishing nets is prohibited
- Possession and use of dead bait fish are prohibited
- Salmon fishing requires the services of an outfitter, with a retention limit of four salmon regardless of size
- All trapping activities are prohibited.
Nayumivik
Hunting in Kuujjuaq
Catch and Possession Limits
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Fishing in Kuujjuaq
Conditions
- Fishing with only one hook is permitted on Category I and II lands in Kuujjuaq.
- Summer sport fishing is allowed exclusively from June 1 to August 20.
- Non-beneficiaries can only sport fish in the 2 following lakes during the summer sport fishing season, and all other lakes and rivers located in Kuujjuaq Category I and II lands are closed:
- Steward Lake
- Three Lakes
- Summer Sport fishing on the Koksoak River must be conducted with an authorized Kuujjuaq Beneficiary Guide. The Koksoak River being classified as a salmon river, a valid salmon fishing permit is also required.
- Non-beneficiaries can only sport fish in the 2 following lakes during the summer sport fishing season, and all other lakes and rivers located in Kuujjuaq Category I and II lands are closed:
- Winter sport fishing is allowed exclusively from December 1st to April 30.
- Non-beneficiaries can only sport fish in the following lake during the winter sport fishing season, and all other lakes and rivers of exception located in Kuujjuaq Category I and II lands are closed:
- Three Lakes
- Non-beneficiaries can only sport fish in the following lake during the winter sport fishing season, and all other lakes and rivers of exception located in Kuujjuaq Category I and II lands are closed:
Catch and Possession Limits
Authorization Permit
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